Getting sculpted abs and glutes is something that many people dream of, but your gym efforts don’t always cooperate with your plans. Perhaps you don’t have time for three-hour-long gym routines, or you fail to lose belly fat or buttocks, even with constant dieting. The fact that you lose one to two percent of muscle strength every year once you’re 50 doesn’t improve matters.

Nowadays, technology makes it easier to obtain a firmer appearance, especially with devices such as EMSCULPT® NEO around. Unlike traditional technologies that simply remove the fat in problem areas like glutes and abs, this one is a solution when muscle tone is a persistent problem. Find out what results you can obtain once you adhere to a comprehensive plan.

How EMSCULPT® NEO Works for Sculpting 

Before diving into the results, it’s important to understand why EMSCULPT® NEO is so efficient for the glutes and abs area. The effect is a direct result of the dual sculpting technology that includes:

• HIFEM+: Short for high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy, it triggers supramaximal muscle contractions. These are more intense compared to what we can achieve while exercising, stimulating new fiber formations, and strengthening the present ones.
• RF: Radiofrequency uses a specific wavelength to warm the tissue and prime it for deeper contractions. It also reduces fat by heating subcutaneous fat cells, destroying or damaging them. The body removes these compromised fat cells through the lymphatic system.

Together, the two technologies help reduce excess fat, improve muscle density, and overall sculpt your shape. As a bonus, the RF energy triggers the production of new collagen and elastin, which diminishes sagging in the belly and buttocks area (common after weight loss).

What Clients Notice After the Procedure

The general results concerning muscle mass and fat reduction apply to any target area where the EMSCULPT® NEO is applied. However, visible results may differ, depending on the location. 

Fat Loss and Sculpting on the Abs

The abs area uses the full power of both radiofrequency and HIFEM+ technology. This reduces the “belly pooch” and refines the midsection while helping the muscles become leaner. Many clients may notice visible muscle lines (i.e., the “six pack”) with regular treatment, along with a significant improvement in core stability. 

A stronger core leads to more effective exercise sessions, with less discomfort afterward. Posture improves, which takes the pressure off the back. EMSCULPT® NEO has also shown the capability of reducing abdominal muscle separation in post-partum patients, fusing the muscles to the abdominal wall and improving stability. 

Lifting and Volumizing on the Glutes

Treating the buttocks requires a slightly more customized approach, as most people near their target weight rarely want to lose volume. Instead, they want to keep the shape, but to lift and firm the muscles underneath the skin. The RF energy is generally toned down, but the final “how much” depends on your fat reduction goals. 

Most clients notice a subtle yet visible lifting effect, as the treatments intensely target all gluteus muscles. The contour is rounder and firmer as the skin and muscles tighten, and the appearance of cellulite becomes less visible. Once the muscles strengthen, patients notice longer endurance during lower-body exercises (e.g., squats and lunges). 

Timeline for Results: When to Expect a Change?

Unlike surgical fat removal procedures, EMSCULPT® NEO doesn’t mechanically take the fat out. Instead, it relies on the body’s natural ability to build muscle and flush out the fat. Optimal results usually appear after four sessions of EMSCULPT® NEO, spaced roughly one week apart. The stages of results include the following: 

• Early Recovery

EMSCULPT® NEO is a no-downtime type of treatment, which means most clients return to their daily routine right away. Some muscle soreness is common in the next one to three days, similar to what you would feel after an intense workout. Some redness from the heat is to be expected, but it’s temporary and rarely lasts more than 24 hours.

• Muscle Adaptation and Subtle Changes

The muscles start adapting to the supramaximal contractions after two to four weeks, which means there won’t be as much soreness. The treated area should feel tighter, and you may also notice a better posture. Changes are not very visible at this point, but you may feel physically stronger if you follow (or plan to start) an exercise routine.  

• Visible Improvement

Most of the visible contour improvements appear after six to 12 weeks, soon after you have had the last EMSCULPT® NEO session. The glute area will look rounder and higher, and your clothes may start to fit differently around the midsection. The new collagen and elastin fibers begin maturing, so the skin may look tighter as well. 

• Peak Results

Patients can expect the peak results to show up after about three months, once the body flushes out most of the fat cells. Muscle growth is gradual, so the results continue improving after the final session. Clients notice maximum definition and lifting, along with fewer “rougher edges.”

Patients should remember that while the damaged fat cells are permanently removed, the muscle needs to be used to stay that way. It’s best to adhere to a toning exercise routine or schedule maintenance sessions every three to six months to keep the results.

Get Your EMSCULPT® NEO Treatment Today!

EMSCULPT® NEO is a popular choice for those who don’t want just some subtle fat reduction, but also seek muscle strengthening. Whether you are looking for improved core tone or firmer glutes, the procedure refines your contour when your efforts aren’t enough. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ariel Ostad to improve the shape of your body!

For more information about how EMSCULPT® NEO can help you, contact Dr. Ariel Ostad at 212-517-7900. He can offer the guidance you need to obtain optimal results. As an alternative, fill out the provided online contact form, and we will get in touch with you shortly!